Ice Box Size Watermelons

75 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Blacktail Mountain Watermelon. This early maturing plant produces good yields of 6 to 10 lb watermelons with dark green skin. This high-quality watermelon has scarlet red flesh that is very sweet, crunchy, and juicy. This watermelon will ripen even in cooler areas where nighttime temperatures are in the 40s. Excellent storage variety, stores for up to 2 months. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. A variety developed by Glenn Drowns of Sand Hill Preservation Center in Calamus, Iowa. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635752. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Cream of Saskatchewan Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 10 lb white watermelons. The watermelons are very sweet, crisp, and flavorful. The plant does well in the New England region. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 629105. A variety from Russia.

80 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Crimson Sweet Yellow Watermelon. This early plant produces good yields of 10 lb light green watermelons with dark green stripes. The bright yellow flesh is highly prized, with a sweet flavor often described as honeyed or apricot-like. Perfect addition to any gourmet fruit salad. Also known as Yellow Crimson Watermelon. Suitable for market growers and home gardens. An heirloom variety from the USA.

70 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Golden Midget Watermelon. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of small, 3 lb golden-yellow watermelon with salmon-pink flesh. A popular watermelon variety known for its compact size, early maturity, and unique golden-yellow rind when ripe. It is very sweet and flavorful. It is a cross between a New Hampshire Midget Watermelon and the Pumpkin Rind Watermelon. Perfect for picnics. This very early-producing variety was introduced in 1959 by plant breeders Elwyn Meader and Albert Yaeger at the University of New Hampshire. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635598. An heirloom variety from the USA.

80 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Greybelle Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of nearly 15 to 20 lb round watermelons. It has a grey green rind. The watermelons have dark red flesh and are very sweet and delicious. Resists sunburn. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, FW.

88 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Mickylee Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of very flavorful 8 to 15 lb watermelons. It is a popular watermelon prized as an icebox-type variety. This high-quality watermelon is very sweet, with bright red flesh. This is a single-serving-size watermelon. The plant can produce 5 melons per vine. Excellent shelf life. Also known as Micky Lee Watermelon. Developed by the University of Florida’s Agricultural Research and Education Center in Leesburg. Great for home garden and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 601307. A variety from the USA.

75 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Sugar Baby Watermelon. This early maturing plant produces good yields of small 8 to 10 lbs oval watermelons. The red flesh is very sweet and flavorful. Just the right size to fit in your refrigerator. It has a tough rind and resists cracking. This bush plant is suitable for small gardens. It grows well in the North, as it's one of the earliest watermelons available. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 706643. An 1859 heirloom variety from the USA.

85 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Sweet Siberian Watermelon Seeds. The plant produces good yields of oblong 8 to 10 lb light green skin watermelons. It is a popular watermelon prized for its reliability in short seasons, unique color, and outstanding sweetness. The watermelon’s apricot-orange flesh is very sweet and juicy. Perfect for making a colorful fruit salad. This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. A variety introduced by Peter Henderson and Company in 1898 from seeds obtained from Russia. It was later rediscovered and popularized by Glenn Drowns of Sand Hill Preservation Center from USDA seed bank material. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635683. A variety from Russia.

95 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Winter King & Queen Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of small, round, 7 to 10 lb, light green-skinned watermelons. It is a popular watermelon prized for its firm, very sweet, crisp, stringless texture, excellent flavor, and strong storage capabilities. This high-quality watermelon has light red flesh, is very sweet, very firm, and has excellent flavor. Also known as the Christmas Watermelon, as it can be stored into December. A great storage variety that remains solid and high quality for 2 to 3 months. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635606. An heirloom variety from the USA. 

68 days. Citrullus lanatus. (F1) Yellow Baby Doll Watermelon. This early-maturing, semi-compact plant produces good yields of 7 lb icebox watermelons. It has very sweet, bright yellow flesh. The family will love this variety. This icebox watermelon is perfect for refrigerators. It is one of the earliest yellow varieties on the market. Also known as Yellow Doll Watermelon, Baby Doll Watermelon, and Yellow Petite Watermelon. Suitable for small gardens. Try growing yellow, red, pink, and white watermelons for a beautiful gourmet fruit salad. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Citrullus lanatus. Open Pollinated. Yellow Petite Watermelon. The plant produces good yields of 5 to 7 lb round icebox watermelons with light green rind and narrow dark green stripes. It is a popular heirloom icebox-type watermelon variety known for its small, compact fruits, early maturity, and sweet yellow flesh. It has very sweet and delicious, bright yellow flesh. This icebox watermelon is perfect for refrigerators. Great for fruit salads and picnics. Suitable for small gardens. Good foliage protection from the sun and resistance to sunburn. Also known as Petite Yellow Watermelon. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. An heirloom variety from the USA.